How long is the commute from Truckee, CA?
Workers who live in Truckee, CA take an average of 21.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
55.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.7% take public transportation.
3.4% of workers walk to work.
30.4% work from home.
3.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.1 minutes (±2.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.7%
- Work from home
- 30.4%
- Households without a car
- 3.1%
How people in Truckee get to work
| Means of transportation | Truckee | Nevada County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 55.5% (±5.4 points) | 62.8% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.7% (±1.7 points) | 6.4% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.7% (±0.7 points) | 0.4% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.4% (±2.0 points) | 2.5% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 6.2% (±3.0 points) | 2.9% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 30.4% (±5.1 points) | 25.0% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Truckee, the average commute is lower than in Nevada County (23.6 minutes).
It is also lower than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Truckee, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Nevada County (0.4%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Nevada County, Truckee ranks 5 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 917 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Truckee
| Vehicles available | Truckee | Nevada County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.1% (±2.4 points) | 4.2% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.8% (±4.3 points) | 27.3% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 48.8% (±4.8 points) | 38.5% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.3% (±3.8 points) | 30.0% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Truckee, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Nevada County (4.2%).
It is also lower than in California (7.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Truckee
| Truckee | Nevada County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 30.4% (±5.1 points) | 25.0% (±2.2 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.5% (±0.5 points) | 96.8% (±0.9 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.5% (±2.3 points) | 93.0% (±1.3 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Truckee, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Nevada County (93.0%).
It is not measurably different from California (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Truckee
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truckee | — | 21.1 minutes (±2.1) | — |
| Tahoe Vista | 10 mi | 19.8 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Cedar Flat | 11 mi | 18.9 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Kings Beach | 12 mi | 21.3 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Dollar Point | 12 mi | 13.0 minutes (±3.6) | Lower |
| Sunnyside-Tahoe City | 14 mi | 37.9 minutes (±12.4) | Higher |
| Incline Village | 14 mi | 17.8 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Verdi | 16 mi | 23.1 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Mogul | 18 mi | 20.3 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Dollar Point, CA (13.0 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Sunnyside-Tahoe City, CA (37.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Nevada County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Penn Valley | 50.8 minutes (±14.4) |
| 2 | Lake Wildwood | 35.1 minutes (±7.3) |
| 3 | Alta Sierra | 27.9 minutes (±3.2) |
| 4 | Lake of the Pines | 27.5 minutes (±4.5) |
| 5 | Truckee | 21.1 minutes (±2.1) |
| 6 | Nevada City | 21.0 minutes (±12.2) |
| 7 | Grass Valley | 16.9 minutes (±2.6) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Truckee
How long is the average commute in Truckee?
Workers who live in Truckee, CA take an average of 21.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Truckee without a car?
3.1% of households in Truckee have no vehicle, and 0.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Truckee?
30.4% (±5.1 points) of workers who live in Truckee worked from home, and 95.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Truckee town, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Truckee town, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Truckee town, California
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Truckee town, California (place:80588, in state:06).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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